Category: Services

United Way Food Distribution

Thursday, June 15th from 4:00-5:00pm

at Griswold High School

 

Every third Thursday of the month unless rescheduled.

PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE 3:30 PM. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE  SCHOOL CAMPUS

TVCCA Cafe June Menu

Our Café menu for the month of June is as follows:

June 5th: BBQ Pulled Pork w/Bun, Baked Beans, Corn w/Onions & Peppers,
Mandarin Oranges, Bread, Margarine and beverage.

June 12th: Stuffed Chicken Cordon Bleu, Roasted Garlic Rice, Mixed Vegetables Medley, Mixed Fruit Cup, Bread, Margarine and beverage.

June 19th: Salisbury Steak w/gravy, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Fresh Fruit, Bread, Margarine and beverage.

June 26th: Steamed Pork Dumplings, Jasmine Rice, Broccoli, Peppers, &
Mushrooms, Sweet Treat, Orange Juice, Bread, Margarine and beverage.

Reservations are necessary to participate in the Café Program. Call the
senior center on Monday (9:00 – 1:00), Tuesday and Thursday (12:30 – 4:00) at 860-889-0770 or leave a message at the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6. A $3.00 suggested donation is appreciated for the meal.

Shopping at Lisbon

Monday mornings are our scheduled shopping trip to the Lisbon Commons
area and surrounding shops. If you’re interested in joining with the other
passengers, please call the Senior Affairs Office at 860-887-5581 extension 6.

Membership Renewal

Yearly Membership runs from July 1st – June 30th

 

You need to be a registered Member of the Senior Center to take part in any activity, class, program or utilize any room in the Senior Center.  This includes using our Hairdresser, Massage Therapy and transportation services.  If you have any questions, please call us (860) 889-5960.

 

In-Town Membership (Norwich Residents) is a suggested $25.00 per year

Out-of-Town Membership is $40.00 per year

Please stop by Reception to update your Membership or call for an application to be mailed to you.

 

Hartford Healthcare Mobile Health Hub

Tuesday, June 6th from 10:00am-2:00pm

 

Hartford HealthCare will be here offering a Mobile Health Hub.  The Health Hub will include:

  • Medical Health Screenings: Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Urinalysis
  • Lab Tests: Cholesterol, Hepatitis C, Hemoglobin, HIV, A1c, Electrolytes, Liver & Kidney Function
  • Vaccines: Shingles, Hepatitis B, dTap, COVID Booster, Polio, MMR, Meningitis
  • Consultations with Medical Providers, Referrals, Follow-Up Care and Community Resources
  • Urgent Care Needs: Common Cold, Flu, Stomach Aches, Ear Aches

 

TVCCA Cafe June Menu

June 1

Baked Cod w/ Herbs & Tomatoes, Rice Pilaf, Broccoli, Tropical Fruit Cup


June 6

Birthday Celebration, Creamy Chicken Dijon, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Squash Mix w/ Carrots & String Beans, Birthday Treat, Grape Juice

June 8
Stuffed Chicken Cordon Bleu, Roasted Garlic Rice, Mixed Vegetables Medley, Mixed Fruit Cup

June 13

Italian Pork Sausage & Peppers w/ Mozarella Cheese on Grinder Roll, Green & Waxed Beans, Fresh Fruit

June 15
Whole Grain Fish Sticks, Tater Tots, Broccoli, Peppers, & Mushrooms, Pineapple Tidbits

June 20
Beef Hot Dog w/ Bun, Baked Beans, Cauliflower, Carrots, & Snap Peas, Applesauce Cup

June 22
Cheese Omelet, Home Fries, Squash Mix w/ Carrots & String Beans, Mixed Fruit Cup

June 27
Western Omelet, Sweet Potato Tater Tots, Peas & Pearl Onions, Diced Peaches

June 29
American Chop Suey, Waxed Beans, Carrot Coins, Fresh Orange

TVCCA Cafe May Menu

The May menu for our TVCCA Café Program will consist of the following
selections:

Monday, May 1st: Chicken Parmesan, Farfalle Pasta w/marinara, Green & Waxed Beans, Fresh Fruit, Bread, Margarine, Beverage

Monday, May 8th: Beef Hot Dog w/Bun, Baked Beans, Mixed Vegetables Medley, Apple Sauce, Beverage

Monday, May 15th: Vegetarian Lasagna, Diced Carrots, Lima Beans, Pineapple Tidbits, Bread, Margarine, Beverage

Monday, May 22nd: Pineapple Glazed Ham, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Peas & Pearl Onions, Sweet Treat, Grape Juice.

Monday, May 29th: Program closed for Memorial Day Holiday

 

Persons 60 years of age and older are welcome to participate in the Café
Program. There is a suggested donation request of $3.00 per person per meal.
Reservations must be made in advance. Persons under the age of 60 years are
welcome to attend but a fee is assessed for their meal. Our meal count order is
placed on Tuesday for the following Monday program. If you are interested in
participating, please contact the Senior Center on Monday, 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., Tuesday or Thursday from 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. at 860-889-0770. You may also leave reservation requests at the Senior Affairs Office by calling 860-887-5581 ext. 6.

Food Distribution

May 5th from 10:00-11:00am at Preston Senior Center

 

Plans are in the making for a June 2nd distribution and continuing throughout the summer months during the same time frame. As a reminder, if you are traveling any distance from our food distribution to your home, during the hot summer months, you might want to bring a cooler to keep the frozen items chilled. The UNCAS Health District staff will be available to answer questions, and provide updates on topics of interest such as Ticks. All are welcome and encouraged to come to the drive-thru for our monthly food distribution.

Senior Center Transportation

Senior center Transportation is free with a 24-hour notice. First come, First serve.

  • Medical Transports – 9:00 am thru 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday Afternoon—Better Val U and Aldi Shopping Days
  • Thursday Afternoons – Walmart Shopping at 1:00 pm

 

Generations Family Health Center

Wednesday, April 26th from 11:45am-12:45pm

 

A community health worker from Generations Family Health Center will be at the Senior Center to discuss the health care services they offer.  Generations offers access to

Primary Care (Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health) and is currently accepting new patients of all ages.  Generations also offers assistance with insurance applications, a Sliding Fee Scale available, assistance with linkages to financial benefits, and can help you to afford your prescriptions

Drop-in between 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. to discuss your health care needs.  An appointment is not needed.  Generations Family Health Center is located at 330 Washington Street, Norwich.